The Sleeping Sickness
SubArachnoid Space · 1999
67 min · 8 tracks · space rock
Ethereal guitar layers intertwine with hypnotic rhythms, crafting a vast and immersive soundscape that drifts through space and time.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sleeping Sickness I — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its expansive composition and layered instrumentation, merging melody with an exploration of silence.
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Sick and Sleeping — Blending somber tones with intricate guitar work, this track exemplifies the band's ability to create a haunting atmosphere that lingers throughout the album.
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The Sleeping Sickness II — As a continuation of thematic elements from its predecessor, this track deepens the exploration of restfulness and disquiet, showcasing a masterful blend of dynamics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive sound and intricate compositions create a distinct space rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with several exceeding eight minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and gradual development.
- Guitar layers are heavily processed with effects, creating a dense, ethereal atmosphere that dominates the soundscape.
- Rhythmic patterns often shift subtly throughout tracks, contributing to a hypnotic quality that encourages deep listening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 1:17
- 2 The Sleeping Sickness I 8:52
- 3 The Sickness Sleeps 4:08
- 4 Sick and Sleeping 9:43
- 5 No Sleep for the Sick 3:30
- 6 The Sleeping Sickness 8:50
- 7 The Sleeping Sickness II 8:57
- 8 [untitled] 22:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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